The list box control displays a list of values or alternatives. In many cases, it's quicker and easier to select a value from a list than to remember a value to type. A list of choices also helps ensure that the value that's entered in a field is correct.
| Control: | Tool: |
|
|
The list in a list box consists of rows of data. Rows can have one or more columns, which can appear with or without headings.
Remarks
If a multiple-column list box is bound, Microsoft Access stores the values from one of the columns.
You can use an unbound list box to store a value that you can use with another control. For example, you could use an unbound list box to limit the values in another list box or in a custom dialog box. You could also use an unbound list box to find a record based on the value you select in the list box.
If you don't have room on your form to display a list box, use a dropdown box instead of a list box.